HONOR MISSION
SSG Charles Chapman, 66, US Army, Retired, Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran, of Temple, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant Charles Chapman has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Charles served in the US Army as a Petroleum Supply specialist, and was called from the reserves to active duty to serve in Iraq and Kuwait in 2017 to support Operation Enduring Freedom/Inherent resolve. He received several awards, including three Army Achievement medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, a National Defense Service medal w/Bronze Service medal. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.youngsdaughters.com/obituaries/charles-chapman
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 26
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1005
Staging Location: Young's Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center, 4235 E US Hwy 190
Temple, TX 76501 (tinyurl.com/youngsdaughtersFH)
Briefing: 1015
Flagline Establishment: 1035 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession. All Non-Riders will depart, report to the cemetery and wait for the procession.
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Setup & Briefing: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of the procession.
WX: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
